The genetic selection of broilers over the past 60 years has focused narrowly and intensely
on production traits, namely growth rate and feed efficiency. This has led to significant …

The food production system needs to be sustainable including poultry sector to feed the
increasing global population. An accepted economical and environmental approach of …

A history of COVID-19 and the sociopolitical crises that led to the 2020 global pandemic The
COVID-19 pandemic shocked the world. It shouldn't have. Since this century's turn …

The physiological functions; pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of copper deficiency disorders; sources; copper content in feeds and forage; …

A tax on meat could help address the climate impact and animal welfare issues associated
with the production of meat. Through a referendum choice experiment with more than 2,800 …

The domestic dog may be the most morphologically diverse terrestrial mammalian species
known to man; pedigree dogs are artificially selected for extreme aesthetics dictated by …

Welfare problems are commonly found in both conventional and organic production of
broiler chickens. In order to reduce the extent of welfare problems, it has been suggested to …

Poultry behavior is a critical indicator of its health and welfare. Lameness is a clinical
symptom indicating the existence of health problems in poultry. Therefore, lameness …

This fifth edition book is a comprehensive guide to the behaviour and welfare of domestic
animals. It provides practical information for those involved with farming, pet animals and …

The OIE Welfare Standards on slaughter transport, and killing of animals for disease control
are basic minimum standards that every country should follow. The OIE, European Union …